Since this law first went into effect it has been applied to many other situations and now supports equal rights for people in various circumstances, including students applying to or actively attending college.
This subchapter shall not apply to an employer with respect to the employment of aliens outside any State, or to a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on by such ...
Under Title IX, students with disabilities are entitled to the same educational opportunities as their peers without disabilities. Schools and universities must ensure that all programs, activities, and services are accessible and available to all students, regardless of their disability status.
Title VII applies to all school districts, private schools and charter schools.
Plaintiff-Appellant Warnether Muhammad filed this Title VII suit against his employer, Caterpillar, Inc., alleging that his co-workers created a hostile work environment based in part on his sexual orientation, and that his supervisor unlawfully retaliated against him by suspending him after he complained about the ...
Once there, Title VII continues to protect students and staff alike by insuring their right to practice their religion by mandating that schools must provide reasonable accommodation for those wishing to observe various religious holidays and customs. Failure to do so can have serious consequences.
King was instrumental in paving the way for the landmark 1964 Civil Rights Act that ended legal segregation and the 1965 Voting Rights Act that put into place protections against suppression of black voters. Following the successes of the movement, Dr. King continued to champion justice and equality.